tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post1923000825366467077..comments2024-03-29T02:04:38.537+08:00Comments on The Reading Life: Access Thirteen Tales by Xi XuMel uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-24407672986551114332011-11-18T22:15:51.549+08:002011-11-18T22:15:51.549+08:00Just saw a movie on Netflix instant which came to ...Just saw a movie on Netflix instant which came to mind as I read about the first story - about a father who comes to America to visit his daughter. They haven't seen each other for many years. It focuses on the cultural differences between China and America, but goes further to focus on parents and children as well, offering a glimpse into the life of an older Iranian woman. It is called A Thousand Years of Good Prayers.<br />I am interested in Hong Kong, so I thank you for this.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-55394973818070164512011-11-15T10:40:04.132+08:002011-11-15T10:40:04.132+08:00Parrish Lantern-good spotting on the "lady da...Parrish Lantern-good spotting on the "lady day" reference-I think it might be spot on-Mel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-79059390550997347942011-11-14T22:56:33.605+08:002011-11-14T22:56:33.605+08:00PS, don't know if you know or even if it's...PS, don't know if you know or even if it's relevant to the tale but Lester Young's nickname for Billy Holiday was Lady Day.@parridhlanternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793548943992250238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-29724522292851350822011-11-14T22:54:51.961+08:002011-11-14T22:54:51.961+08:00Great review as per usual & an interesting col...Great review as per usual & an interesting collection of tales. Funnily enough I've just finished a book set in Hong Kong "The ghost of Neil Diamond, which I enjoyed.@parridhlanternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793548943992250238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-43116449628224553292011-11-14T13:51:02.711+08:002011-11-14T13:51:02.711+08:00Thank you for this passionate and thoughtful revie...Thank you for this passionate and thoughtful review. Xu Xi is such an important writer for Hong Kong and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on her latest collection.Shannon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17375300716238391523noreply@blogger.com